Iowa’s winters are brutally cold, but don’t stay cooped up in the house all season long. There are plenty of fun things to do when the weather is chilly, and if you look around, you’ll find fun festivals and family-friendly events in many of our small towns. For one of the best festivals of the year, head to Clear Lake on Valentine’s Day Weekend.
Every winter, Clear Lake freezes over and hundreds of people gather for the annual Color the Wind Kite Festival, one of the best winter events in the Midwest.
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Dozens of kites are flown over the lake, from small, traditional kites to enormous pieces of art piloted by talented fliers.
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Some of these kites are larger than life! You’ll see gigantic kites like the Blue Whale and characters that take up a big chunk of the sky.
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Each year, pilots bring new kites along with crowd favorites. Everyone loves to see the animal kites, like penguins and bears! The colorful traditional kites truly brighten up the sky.
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This year’s festival will be held on Saturday, February 15, 2020. Head to the lake to celebrate between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m.
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Larry and Kay Day are the famous kite enthusiasts responsible for Color the Wind, so be sure to thank them when you see them on Saturday!
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You’ll find more information on the Color the Wind festival on their website, here. This has been the Midwest’s most colorful festival, and you won’t want to miss it. Bundle up and head out on the lake for a day of fun that the whole family can enjoy.
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